DOROTHY M. SKINNER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE 2008

Deborah I. Lutterschmidt has been selected this year's winner of the Dorothy M. Skinner Scholarship. Dr. Lutterschmidt earned her Ph.D. in 2006 from Oregon State University and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, Georgia State University. She is giving two papers at the San Antonio meeting.

The award was established to recognize women in the early stages of their careers and have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and show high potential for continued excellence in research. Dorothy Skinner was an exceptional scientist and an advocate for the promotion of women in scientific careers. The award, which helps pay travel to the annual SICB meeting, was established in her memory. If you wish to contribute, go to: Secure Online Donation Form.